The Redondo Beach Art Group’s annual show isn’t just painting a pretty picture

“This year we’ve downsized, and it’s not the Power of Art,” says Tasha Garfield. “We’re focused on the art; we’ve made it about the art and the artists,” adds Karen Baughman. “We’re not doing the musical performances and the dance performances. We’ve really scaled back.” In years past, the Redondo Beach Art Group (RBAG) has […]

Longboard Surfer Siordia Back in the Groove

   [scrollGallery id = 490] by: Ed Solt Jr. Mike Siordia defines the postmodern South Bay surfer. He incorporates influences from generations past yet maintains a level of originality. Posted up on Hermosa Avenue in the original “Surf City,” Hermosa Beach, Siordia finds time to catch a few waves and stand out at all the local […]

Redondo Beach API scores increase by 18 points

Students exercise in the morning at a Redondo Beach elementary school. Photo by Chelsea Sektnan

The Redondo Beach Unified School District students improved their statewide Academic Performance Index Scores by an unprecedented 18 points this year, far surpassing last year’s average growth of seven points bringing the RBUSD’s average score to 891.

Redondo Union beats rival Mira Costa in key girls volleyball match

Redondo put itself in the driver’s seat for a Bay League championship Thursday with a hard-fought victory over visiting rival Mira Costa. The Sea Hawks proved why they are the top ranked team in CIF Division 1-AA, rebounding from a first-set loss to eke out a thrilling 26-28, 26-24, 30-28, 25-23 victory in front of […]

Hard and soft fashions together at South Bay Galleria [PHOTOS]

EDGY CHIC: Looking to elevate your fallback cute top and skinnies ensemble? Instead, try pairing a statement jacket with a classic black skirt and sky-high pumps to break your fashion rut. This outfit is perfect for trying the new hot restaurant in town, or the upscale business bar around the corner. Erica is wearing clothing […]

A lobster tale from the 36th annual Lobster Mobster contest [UPDATED]

by Danielle Cisney

The midnight moon shone brightly over the dark and choppy water in the Redondo Beach marina. The light of the moon cast long shadows of the boats pulling out to sea, for the opening night of the 36th annual Lobster Mobster Contest, sponsored by Dive N’ Surf, the first and oldest dive and surf shop […]

Hermosa Beach students continue to score well

Students in Hermosa Beach’s two public schools improved on last year’s statewide testing marks, according to the latest standardized performance results released this week. The scores of View and Valley students continued to increase in the Academic Performance Index, or API, which is the state Department of Education’s main measure of how schools are performing. Students […]